NHTSA Recall 24V850000: Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system) and air bags: frontal
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 15 vehicles. It affects 2024–2025 Ford Escape.
| NHTSA campaign | 24V850000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 24C38 |
| Components | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | November 8, 2024 |
| Owner notification | February 18, 2025 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Escape vehicles. The passenger side instrument panel cover may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety risk
During air bag deployment, the air bag cover may break and project fragments into the vehicle, or the air bag may deploy improperly, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the passenger side instrument panel cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 18, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C38.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 24V850000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.